When I first started developing symptoms of PTSD, it was all very confusing. The main emotion that came up for me was sadness. However, it was…
Category: Medical Facts
Any posts that are medical facts
What’s Your Diagnosis? Part I
I had an interesting call the other day and thought I’d share it with you as a case study. Please feel free to post any thoughts on… Read more “What’s Your Diagnosis? Part I”
What’s Your Differential Diagnosis? Part II
Note: This post is open for discussion and by no means does it mean the thought process discussed here is “the correct” one; There are many different… Read more “What’s Your Differential Diagnosis? Part II”
What’s Your Differential Diagnosis? Part I
I while back, I had an interesting call. This is the first part of two posts… Read the call below and see what diagnosis you come up… Read more “What’s Your Differential Diagnosis? Part I”
Take Those Sunglasses Off for a Better Tan
Okay, lets all admit it, summer this year has been pretty crappy. In fact, it feels like winter still! So how do you make the most of… Read more “Take Those Sunglasses Off for a Better Tan”
NYD Frustration
*Note: The story below is a call we ran in class. We got called to a law firm, code 3 for an unconscious collapse on the 15th… Read more “NYD Frustration”
Iron–The Gold Mine in Our Body
I will be out of the country for two weeks, where I’m not sure if I’ll have internet access. So I thought I’d leave you with an… Read more “Iron–The Gold Mine in Our Body”
The Funny Bone
I took a shift tonight. Expecting it to be a quiet night, I settled in to relax and enjoy the concert. As one of the starting bands… Read more “The Funny Bone”
The Bystander Effect
A good friend of mine told me a story the other day: I was studying in Starbucks on cambie and broadway facing the entrance door/windows. About 7:30pm,… Read more “The Bystander Effect”
Red
My partner revved up the engine of the ambulance. The four of us were ready to head home after 11.5hrs of duty out in the rain. It… Read more “Red”